Capricorn S2X MEC Installation Note
1
DCP0000247(C)
This installation note is applicable for SkyEdge II-c Capricorn S2X MEC CPE. The Capricorn S2X MEC CPE
includes an embedded MEC unit (general processor board) treated as an external PC.
To install the SkyEdge II-c Capricorn S2X MEC CPE, the installer must:
•
Be trained in how to install the SkyEdge II-c Capricorn S2X MEC CPE
•
Be familiar with the SkyEdge II-c CPE Installation Manual (DC-103322-X)
•
Have the CPE configuration parameters available
The SkyEdge II-c Capricorn S2X MEC CPE is designed to be installed on a shelf in a 19-inch rack, secured to the
cabinet by the rack-mount ears.
The CPE can be installed with either front or rear panel facing forward. By default, the CPE is supplied with rack-
mount front ears secured to the front panel. The installation kit includes an additional pair of rack-mount back ears for
securing to the CPE rear panel to install the CPE with the rear panel facing forward. The CPE may contain a built DC
Inserter.
Unpacking Guidelines
1.
Unpack the Capricorn S2X MEC CPE unit and its accessories.
2.
Compare with the supplied BOM and verify that all the items are supplied in good condition.
VSAT AC and DC power supplies are provided by Gilat. If the power to the VSAT is not through
an AC or DC adaptor (e.g., batteries, solar panels, rectifier ETC), the power solution must be
approved by the Gilat Technical Support.
C
AUTION
◼
T
HE
CPE
MUST BE GROUNDED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY ATTACHING ONE END OF THE GROUNDING
CABLE TO THE GROUNDING STUD ON THE REAR OF THE
CPE,
AND THE OTHER END TO THE SITE MAIN
GROUND CONNECTION
.
18AWG
GROUNDING CABLE SHOULD BE USED
.
◼
T
HE
CPE
MUST BE CONFIGURED PRIOR TO ATTACHING THE
RF
CABLES
.
◼
T
HE POWER CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE
CPE
PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE
RF
CABLES
.
General Precautions
•
Do not block the ventilation openings of the CPE.
•
Do not place the CPE in a location that would deviate from typical ambient environmental conditions of
temperature, humidity, and moisture.
•
Do not place any object on top of the CPE.
Warning
B
EFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT
,
VERIFY THAT THE ANTENNA AND
AC
POWER CORD ARE GROUNDED TO
PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST VOLTAGE SURGES AND STATIC CHARGES
.
S
ECTION
810
OF THE
US
N
ATIONAL
E
LECTRICAL
C
ODE
,
ANSI/NFPA
70,
AND
S
ECTION
54
OF THE
C
ANADIAN
E
LECTRICAL
C
ODE PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING PROPER GROUNDING OF THE MAST AND
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE
,
GROUNDING OF THE LEAD
-
IN WIRE TO AN ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
,
SIZE OF
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
,
LOCATION OF ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
,
CONNECTION TO GROUNDING
ELECTRODES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE
.
Connecting the LAN Cable
Use the CAT-5 type cables (approved by Gilat) to connect to the LAN ports.
Use the LAN LEDs indicators to make sure that the LAN ports are operational.
Connecting the Grounding Cable
Connect the grounding cable (GND) from the CPE to the approved site.
